Welcome to the Helena Youth Soccer Association, the Helena area’s only multi-tiered soccer organization. We offer three levels of play for children in grades Pre-K - 12 starting with Micro and Recreational, and peaking with Arsenal. HYSA players have gone on to play at very high levels of the game, winning championships, MVPs, and playing at the collegiate level. More importantly, HYSA players have gone on to win many awards in the areas of sportsmanship, community service, and academics. While HYSA encourages success on the field, our core value is instilling characteristics that will make for successful contributors to society. Soccer is the tool we choose to teach these principles.

Commitment level: MinimalSuggested Experience: None!Season length: 6-7 weeksAbout: Micro Soccer through fun games and age appropriate activities introduces our youngest players to soccer, to practicing, to learning what they can do and build their confidence in being part of larger activites.

Commitment level: MinimalSuggested Experience: None!Season length: 6-7 weeksAbout: Recreational soccer is intended to introduce young players to the basic principles of soccer while providing a fun environment to learn and an avenue for older players to continue playing without having to fully commit to competitive, travel soccer with the Arsenal program. Teams are divided by age and gender (grades 5+ are co-ed) and we make every attempt to place players according to their wishes. Rec teams practice once per week and play games on Sunday afternoons. The entire experience is a fun way to meet new friends and get some physical exercise while enjoying the beautiful spring and fall Montana weather!

ArsenalAges: U11-U14 (Fall & Spring), U11-U19 (spring)Expenses:

Fall HYSA U11-U12 $175 Tryout Fee is deducted from total fee if player makes team.

Fall HYSA U13-U14 $195 Tryout Fee is deducted from total fee if player makes team.

Commitment level: HighSuggested Experience: At least 1 season of Academy soccer or previous higher-level playing experiencePre-Season Length: 4 months, Season length: 2 1/2 monthsAbout: Arsenal is HYSA’s most competitive level of participation. While it is a lot of fun, it is also a significant time and financial commitment. Players attend tryouts prior to the season and are placed on teams accordingly (U12 teams are split evenly). Teams are led by experienced, United States Youth Soccer licensed coaches and practice a minimum of 2 times per week, typically starting as early as January with indoor practices (or outdoor if weather permits). Teams play most Saturdays from April through mid-June and typically attend at least 2 overnight tournaments (U12 teams typically attend 1 overnight tournament). Players should aspire to increase their technical and tactical abilities and prepare to play at a higher level of competition. New Arsenal players have usually completed at least 2 seasons of Academy or other higher-level soccer.

Arsenal Academy

Ages: U10 (Fall & Spring)

Committment Level: High

Prior Experience: None

Academy is where players learn technical skills and develop the foundation of their soccer skills needed as they advance to Arsenal soccer on on to upper level teams. Players are placed in a pool system that allows for similar like ability players to improve at their pace. Players are divided onto teams regularly that reflects that like ability with other players. Player travel is kept at a minimum playing clubs like Bozeman and Great Falls. Travel to a club further away would be at best twice a season.